How many gallons of fuel is the system aligned to draw off when stripping fuel tanks?

The correct answer indicates that the system is aligned to draw off between 150 to 300 gallons of fuel when stripping fuel tanks. This range is standard for many naval fuel systems, designed to efficiently clear out fuel tanks while maintaining operational safety. Stripping fuel tanks is a critical procedure for ensuring that they are empty and available for maintenance or inspection, as well as preventing fuel contamination.

When this procedure is performed, the specific range allows for a thorough drawdown of residual fuel without compromising the tank’s integrity or the equipment involved in the process. This amount balances the need to effectively remove fuel with the limitations of the system and the capacity of the pumps used in the operation.

The other options, while representing valid measurements, are either significantly higher or lower than what is typically drawn off in practice, as the naval protocols emphasize operational efficiency and safety.